A17385:291
A17385:291
A commentary upon the three first chapters of the first Epistle general of St. Peter Wherein are most judiciously and profitably handled such points of doctrine as naturally flow from the text. Together with a very useful application thereof: and many good rules for a godly life. By Nicholas Byfield preacher of Gods Word at Isleworth in Middlesex. To which is now newly added an alphabetical table, not formerly published.A commentary upon the three first chapters of the first Epistle generall of St. Peter VVherin are most judiciously and profitably handled such points of doctrine as naturally flow from the text. Together with a very usefull application thereof: and many good rules for a godly life. By Nicholas Byfield preacher of Gods Word at Isleworth in Middlesex. To which is now newly added an alphabeticall table, not formerly published.
London: printed by Miles Flesher and Robert Young, 1637
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
4. A freedom in matters of opinion, from self-conceit, by which a man ⟨p. 17⟩attains to that, not to be wise in himself, or to rely upon his own reason, or judgement. Thus a man is not high minded.
4. A freedome in matters of opinion, from selfe-conceit, by which a man ⟨p. 17⟩attaines to that, not to be wise in himselfe, or to rely upon his owne reason, or judgement. Thus a man is not high minded.
5. An accounting of others of Gods servants better then our selves.
6. A proneness to humiliation for sin, and humility in carriage.
6. A pronenesse to humiliation for sin, and humility in cariage.
3. The third thing brought into the mind is purity of imaginations, 1holy thoughts, by which the mind converseth as it were in heaven already, and feedeth upon the fairest objects in heaven and earth. Prov. 14.22. Phil. 3. 20. Colos. 3.1.
3. The third thing brought into the minde is purity of imaginations, 1holy thoughts, by which the minde converseth as it were in heaven already, and feedeth upon the fairest objects in heaven and earth. Prov. 14.22. Phil. 3. 20. Colos. 3.1.
Thus much of the adorning of the mind.
Thus much of the adorning of the minde.
2. The heart is adorned with 8. graces.
1. Holy desires: such as the heart felt not before, such as these:1 after remission of sins, and righteousness by Christ, Mat. 5. after the means of Gods kingdom, and the power of it, Psal. 42. 1 Pet. 2.2. after the presence of God, even that of glory, and the coming of Christ, 2 Tim. 4.8.2 Cor. 5.8. after communion of Saints (the heart longing after them) and in a word, after all sorts of heavenly things.
1. Holy desires: such as the heart felt not before, such as these:1 after remission of sins, and righteousnesse by Christ, Mat. 5. after the meanes of Gods kingdome, and the power of it, Psal. 42. 1 Pet. 2.2. after the presence of God, even that of glory, and the comming of Christ, 2 Tim. 4.8.2 Cor. 5.8. after communion of Saints (the heart longing after them) and in a word, after all sorts of heavenly things.
2. Divine love: and that of God, Psal. 18.1. of Christ, 1 Pet. 1.8. of the word, Psal. 119.103. of Gods house, Psal. 26.8. & 84.5. of the godly, Psal. 16.3. 1 John 3.14.
2. Divine love: and that of God, Psal. 18.1. of Christ, 1 Pet. 1.8. of the word, Psal. 119.103. of Gods house, Psal. 26.8. & 84.5. of the godly, Psal. 16.3. 1 Iohn 3.14.
3. Joy in the Holy Ghost, Rom. 14.17. in such things as these: 1. In the satisfaction of Christ for sin, Galat. 6.14. Rom. 5.11.1 & 15.13. 2. In his Election, Luke 10.20. 3. In the breasts of the Churches consolation, Isaiah 66.10. 4. In the word both read and heard, Psal. 119.77. Jer. 11.16. John 3.29. and so in the sacraments. 5. In the sabbath, Isaiah 58.13. 6. In well-doing, Prov. 21.15. 7. In suffering for righteousness, Mat. 5.10. 8. In the presence of God knowing the soul in adversity especially, Ps. 31.7. Rom. 5.4. 9. In the people of God, Ps. 137.6. 10. In all the good things the Lord hath given, as the pledges of his love. Deut. 26.11. 11. In the things that pertain to God. Rom. 15.17.
3. Ioy in the Holy Ghost, Rom. 14.17
In these a Christian hath his seasons, and though he may sow in tears, yet he reaps in joy.
In these a Christian hath his seasons, and though he may sow in teares, yet he reapes in joy.
4. A holy fear of God, and that of his mercies, Ps. 147.11. Hos. 3.5. of his word, Isaiah 66.2. of his presence, especially in time of his service, Heb. 12.28. and of his name and glorious titles, Deut. 28.58. and in all things a fear of his offence and displeasure, in respect of which a man is jealous of his own infirmities. Pro. 28.18. 1 Pet. 1.17.
4. A holy feare of God, and that of his mercies, Ps. 147.11. Hos. 3.5. of his word, Esay 66.2. of his presence, especially in time of his service, Heb. 12.28. and of his name and glorious titles, Deut. 28.58. and in all things a feare of his offence and displeasure, in respect of which a man is jealous of his own infirmities. Pro. 28.18. 1 Pet. 1.17.
5. Confidence: in which the godly are as mount Zion, that cannot be moved, Psal. 125.5. by which he committeth his way to God, Psal. 37.5. and runneth to God for refuge, that he may be under his arms for ever, Deut. 33.27. Gods name is to him a strong tower, Prov. 18. in respect of which, his place is on high, even in the defence of the munitions of the rocks, Esa. 33.16 &c. yea such is the power of this confidence sometimes, that though God trouble him with his own hands, yet he will hope, Job 15.19. By this sign God knows his in the day of trouble, and will own them, Neh. 1.7. and the eye of God is never off them, because they trust in his mercies, Psal. 33.18.
5. Confidence: in which the godly are as mount Sion, that cannot be moved, Psal. 125.5. by which he committeth his way to God, Psal. 37.5. and runneth to God for refuge, that he may be under his armes for ever, Deut. 33.27. Gods name is to him a strong tower, Prov. 18. in respect of which, his place is on high, even in the defence of the munitions of the rocks, Esa. 33.16 &c. yea such is the power of this confidence sometimes, that though God trouble him with his owne hands, yet he will hope,
6. A holy hatred, by which he cannot abide sin, Ps. 97.10. the garment spotted with the flesh, Jude 23. any false way, Ps. 119.128. wicked company, Ps. 26.5. the work of such as fall away, Psal. 101.3. them, that hate ⟨p. 18⟩God and goodness. Psalm 139, 21.
6. A holy hatred, by which he cannot abide sin, Ps. 97.10. the garment spotted with the flesh, Iude 23. any false way, Ps. 119.128. wicked company, Ps. 26.5. the worke of such as fall away, Psal. 101.3. them, that hate ⟨p. 18⟩God and goodnesse. Psalme 139, 21.
7. Peace: whereby a man is made to rest from passions, and perturbations, and enjoyeth tranquillity in the contemplation of Gods favour, Rom. 14.17.
8. Bowels of mercy, Col. 3.12. I omit hope, patience, meekness, and the rest: either because they some way belong to some of these; or because these are the most eminent, and easy to be discerned: and all these are put on by faith.
8. Bowels of mercy, Col. 3.12. I omit hope, patience, meeknesse, and the rest: either because they some way belong to some of these; or because these are the most eminent, and easie to be discerned: and all these are put on by faith.
And thus much of the adorning of the heart.